Mbah a Moute has surgery on right knee

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute underwent surgery on his right knee Friday in Los Angeles, the Bucks announced Monday.

Mbah a Moute said earlier the surgery was planned to alleviate the patellar tendinitis he suffered throughout the past season. Orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache performed the procedure.

The 25-year-old Mbah a Moute missed 19 games due to right knee soreness and tendinitis, including the last three of the season. The 6-foot-8 Bucks forward was injured during the exhibition season after joining the team later in training camp.

He was a restricted free agent and was signed by the Denver Nuggets to a four-year, $19 million contract that was quickly matched by the Bucks.

Mbah a Moute played in 43 games, including 22 starts, and averaged 7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 51% from the field.